The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-11-13
In THE CANCERS CLUTCH
TERRIBLE FATE OF THE GERMAN
CROWN PRINCE.


BERLIN, Nov. l2.---The first whispers of
the dire news from San Reno were unheard
in Berlin till toward evening. On the
Bourse business was over. Some evening
papers had congratulatory articles on the
improving prospects of the Grown Prince,
when suddenly semi-ottcial reports were
permitted to transpire that yester-
day evenings advices were false
news These reports created gen.
eral CONSERVATION. Early announcements
were vaguely put to the effect that the dis
ease had been found to DO of a cancerous
nature, and that with regard to the further
treatment of the Crown Prince no trust
worthy information would be obtainable
until a verbal report was received from Dr.
Schmidt, who went to San Reno at the
command Of the Emperor. Nothing was
said about the chances of recovery or the
condition OF the patient, but the official ad-
mission was enough to confirm the worst
fears in the public mind concerning the
Crown Princes fate.
THE TRUTH LEAKING OUT.
Later it became known that Prot. Berg
mann had not lectured at the university,
being engaged In consultation on the expe-
dienoy OF performing another operation;
that Drs Schroter and Kraus were in favor
OF immediate tTacheotomy, While Drs.
Schretzer aud Mackenzie were opposed to IL.
AT the last decisive examination made yes
terday. which resulted in the doctors unani-
mously declaring that "a radical cure
was impossible, the only difference of
opinion being as to how long the Crown
Princes life coull be prolonged, the Crown
Prince heard part of the discussion between
the doctors. He showed the greatest self
possession when told that his recovery was
very uncertain, and retired TO meet the
Princess. He afterward sent a long dis
patch to the Emperor. and then, recalling
the doctors, he told them that he placed
himself in their hands. DIR. Mackenzie
communicated the result of the examination
to Prince William, who seemed TO he more
affected by the dreadful news than his
father had been. Or. Schmidt, who will
personally read the report OF the doctors
10 the Emperor tomorrow, shares DIR.
Mackenzie's opposition to an immediate
operation His relations with the Emperor,
therefore, will undoubtedly influence the
family decision. Prince William returns to
Berlin tomorrow.
METHODS OF TREATMENT.
The confirmation Of the statement that
the Crown Prince is afflicted with cancer
has revived interest in the methods at-
tempted for the extirpation of the disease.
The National Zeitsng in sn article bearing
the stamp of authority saws: Despite the
malignant nature of the cancer the larvnz
operation is now frequently successful. The
most famous German operators ere DIR.
Hahn, of the Friedrichsham Hospital, Ber-
lin, and DR.. Bergman, who recently per-
formed five operations. and in every case
the patient rapidly recovered Even extir-
patton of the whole of the larynx
can be done with complete success. A
gentleman named Priener, residing In
Prague, has sent letters TO the newspapers
stating that Prof. Gussenhaum, of Heidle-
berg, removed the whole Of his larynx in
1880. Since then he has enjoyed excellent
health. Whatever is done with the Crown
Prince the feeling in the highest quarter is
against further reliance upon DIR. Mac
kenZe.
GERMAN SPECIALISTS sLIGBTEp.
1T will be an unavailing and poignant
source Of regret to all Germany that while
German specialists diagnosed the cancer
Gus character of the growth at the outset of
the Princes illness, treatment Of the case
was committed to DIR. Mackenzie. The
opinion of Profs. ToboId, Fraengel and
others, published in the spring, are re-
called es a proof of the accuracy of the
German specialists. Prof. Tobold's written
opinion is now of historic interest. He de-
clsred that the removal Of the first
growth from the Grown Princes throat
with the forceps, by DR.. Mackenzie's
method provoked vigorous recurrence
of the tumor. After the fourth consulta-
lion of the Crown Princes case Prof.
Tabloid wrote: Il hold that the quito dan
gerless process of laryngo fssure is the
fittest mode of completely doing away with
the growth, enabling sureness and absolute
eSactness In the examination Of the diseased
part and the destruction of the seeds of
further growth by cauterization.'"
The only eminent defender of DR. Mae
kenzio is Prof Vertel, of Munich
He maintains that DR. Mackenzie did not
select the wrong treatment, that he con-
tinued that begun under Drs, Bergmann and
Gerhardt and that an operation in the
spring would have been utterly useless.
SUMMARY OF THE OPINIONS.
The following semi-oficial summary of
the opinions Of the physicians in attendance
at San Reno is issued tonight:
Dr. Sehroter holds that the new growth
below the vocal chords is cancerous, and
advises complete cutting out of the whole
larynx. He claims that an immediate
operation syould be very advantageous, but
says he would consent to a post Jonement,
az in the meantime the malady can be con-
trolled by tracheotomy.
Dr. Schroter is convinced that the life OF
the Crown Prince might be preserved by
total excision Of the larynx. Although the
operation is very dangerous, and its effect
uncertain, 1t might be attended with good
results An excision from the windpipe he
maintains, would only defer death few
years,
Dr. Kraus states that the new swelling
prevents him from expressing decisive
opinion. The affection appears 10 be can
cerous, but he opposes complete eScision Of
the larynx, and advises tracheotomy.
DIR. Mackenzie considers the growth 90 be
cancerous and advises that small piece Of
ii be extracted for submission 70 analysis |
by Prof Virchow, ON whose report the |
final decision OF tho physicians should be
based.
The Emperor is naturally much affected |
by the serious nature of the Crown |
Princes illness, but the rumors that
he has had relapse threatening |
death are untrue. He has appeared daily |
at the palace windows at the time for re.
lieving the guard, and bowed and salute1 |
the crowd waiting for him. He looks hale |
and works at his desk for some true before |
dinner.
News comes from Coblenztein that the |
Empress is worse. No bulletins about her !
have heen posted, and il is feared
that her illness Il serious.
The National Zeifgag states that the Ger-
man specialists ON Friday after consultation |
agreed that the diagnosis Of the disease as
cancer IN April was correct, and that the /
disease has since spread. The Crown Prince /